Würzburg English-Language Program:

Intercultural Studies – Inside Germany

Classes in Summer 2012

1. Through Disaster to Democracy: German History 1900 to 1970
Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., from May, 16th through July, 18th
Philosophie-Gebäude – Room 15
Lecturer: Dr. Peter A. Süß M.A.

2. The German “Bundestag”: Its History and Tasks (II)
Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., from May, 17th through July, 19th
Philosophie-Gebäude – Room 18
Lecturer: Dr. Peter A. Süß M.A.

3. European Macropolitics
Monday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., from April, 16th through July, 16th
Neue Universität (Sanderring 2) – HS (= lecture hall) 413
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Peter Bofinger

4. An Introduction to German Law
Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., from May, 15th through July, 17th
Alte Universität (Domerschulstraße 16) – Room HS (= lecture hall) II
Lecturer: Dr. Karin Linhart LL.M. (Duke)

5. Cross Cultural Impressions: Germans in America, Americans in Germany
Monday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., from May, 31st through July, 19th
Zentrales Hörsaal- und Seminar-Gebäude (Z 6) – Room 1.005
Lecturer: Uwe Hausmann M.A.

6. The German Culture of Remembrance – Examples and Problems
Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., from May, 18th through July, 20th
Philosophie-Gebäude – Room 13
Lecturer: Johannes Schellakowsky M.A.

Contact

Dr. Peter A. Süß

Dr. Peter A. Süß M.A.
Dean's Office Faculty of Philosophy I
University of Würzburg
Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg

Room 7 / U / 1
Phone: ++49 (0) 931 – 31-80781 or -31-85656
Fax:     ++49 (0) 931-31-84601
peter.suesz@uni-wuerzburg.de or amerikanistik@uni-wuerzburg.de

 

Key Facts and Objectives

The program is addressed to students from all countries and disciplines who wish to augment their intercultural skills and to gain a better understanding of Germany as their host country

One-semester course program fits into ten-week period:

May 14 to July 20 in Summer 2012
October 15 to December 21 in Winter 2012
May 13 to July 19 in Summer 2013.

One-year stay, equivalent to two complete semesters, optional

Classes open to both students from abroad and German students of the University of Würzburg

Participants free to select and attend one or more classes according to their preferences and interests

Interdisciplinary and internationally orientated classes designed to promote intercultural competence and advance more profound insights into key aspects of German civilization:
History, Politics, the Law, the Economy, the Arts, etc.

Opportunity to interact and enhance/practice English-language proficiency inside and outside of the classroom

Language of instruction: English

Practical German language classes (German as a foreign language) inbetween semesters optional (taught by the Zentrum für Sprachen, Am Hubland, Matthias Lexer Weg 25, 97074 Würzburg, Phone: ++49 (0) 931 – 31-85659, Fax: ++ 49 (0) 931 – 31-85698, zfs@uni-wuerzburg.de)

Perspectives

Classes may be taken for credit within the framework of modularized study programs, e. g. the BA, but the program as such does not offer an own final graduation (BA, MA).

Acquisition of language requirement

Preparation for prolonged stay in Germany

Supplementation of individual academic careers

Preparation for national and international careers in both academic and non-academic sectors, meeting the demands of careers requiring expertise in multi- and transnational contexts

Potential non-academic employers placing emphasis on intercultural experience include museums, festival organization, the media and publishing, advertising and public relations, consulting, international organizations and government organizations dealing with cultural relations, as well as multinational private business companies in various areas of industry

Faculty

The program is taught by specialists in their various disciplines. Instructors have a wide range of specializations and cultural interests and encourage trans- and interdisciplinary approaches in classwork.

Requirements and Admission

The program invites all students intending to spend a study-abroad semester/year at the University of Würzburg or already registered there, irrespective of their chosen courses of study. Excellent English-language skills constitute the sole precondition for participation in the program. These skills can be documented by a Bachelor of Arts degree in English or American Studies, by the Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or an equivalent language certificate. A good command of German is helpful but not obligatory.
Prospective students are expected to have a distinctive interest in the field of intercultural studies and in the relevant areas of German culture.

Application Form

For participation please fill in the application form below and send it back to the program responible.

Application Form

For more detailed information, please refer to the above mentioned contact.

Application Deadline for Summer Semester 2012: March 30, 2012
For Winter Semester 2012/2013: August 31, 2012
For Summer Semester 2013: March 28, 2013.

Classes Offered or Projected

Classes Offered or Projected at Present